Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service? The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we re building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community. We re now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission. You ll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You ll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL). Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth. Key responsibilities include: Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement). Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards. Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives. Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment. Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment s Drug Strategy. Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release. We re looking for someone who is: A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support. Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments. Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures. Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement. An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity. At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You ll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike. Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service? The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we re building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community. We re now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission. You ll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You ll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL). Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth. Key responsibilities include: Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement). Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards. Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives. Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment. Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment s Drug Strategy. Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release. We re looking for someone who is: A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support. Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments. Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures. Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement. An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity. At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You ll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike. Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire. What You ll Do: Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit Lead the prison s Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules What We re Looking For: Strong leadership and team management experience Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire. What You ll Do: Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit Lead the prison s Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules What We re Looking For: Strong leadership and team management experience Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Badby Park as a Clinical Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery. In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team. As the Clinical Psychologist, you will: Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway. Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes. Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working. Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients. To be successful in this role, you will have: Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist. Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society. Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area. Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods. Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools. Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of £54,040 pro rata The equivalent of 25 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Badby Park as a Clinical Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery. In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team. As the Clinical Psychologist, you will: Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway. Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes. Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working. Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients. To be successful in this role, you will have: Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist. Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society. Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area. Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods. Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools. Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population. What You'll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of £54,040 pro rata The equivalent of 25 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service? The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we're building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community. We're now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission. You'll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You'll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL). Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth. Key responsibilities include: Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement). Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards. Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives. Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment. Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment's Drug Strategy. Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners' emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release. We're looking for someone who is: A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support. Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments. Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures. Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement. An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity. At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You'll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike. Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £30,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service? The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we're building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community. We're now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission. You'll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You'll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL). Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth. Key responsibilities include: Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement). Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards. Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives. Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment. Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment's Drug Strategy. Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners' emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release. We're looking for someone who is: A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support. Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments. Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures. Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement. An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity. At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You'll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike. Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire. What You'll Do: Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit Lead the prison's Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules What We're Looking For: Strong leadership and team management experience Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025 About The Role Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire. What You'll Do: Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit Lead the prison's Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules What We're Looking For: Strong leadership and team management experience Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Job Introduction We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative Talking Therapies service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking Therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Leader to join the team. We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well-being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of mental well-being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user-friendly service available across a wide geographical area. We provide excellent CPD opportunities for your ongoing growth and development. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training. We also offer the opportunity to manage your wellbeing by working flexibly and, as the service is open 7 days a week there are lots of opportunities to ensure this can work for you as well as our clients. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours. This is a hybrid role - minimum 2 or 3 days in service according to service need. We offer £1,200 joining bonus (for external candidates only). Role Responsibility As a PWP Team Leader you'll be managing your own caseload, supervising PWPs and line managing trainees from across the service, and providing leadership across low-intensity service delivery. Leadership skills are essential as you will both line manage and mentor therapists, supporting their development and wellbeing and working as part of a leadership team who work closely to deliver an ethical and innovative service. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced qualified PWP with supervisory experience who is ready to take the next step into the role of Team Leader. You need a registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with BABCP. You will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team to support staff wellbeing, waiting lists and building relationships with external providers. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a special interest in cultural diversity, long term conditions, medically unexplained symptoms, veterans, peri-natal, offenders, older adults and learning disabilities. Please note that having an IAPT supervision training is essential for this role. In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. So, if you're ambitious and focused on helping people with mental health issues, join us and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 32 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. You will also receive a one-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&C's apply. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Step 2 Team Leader Role Profile.pdf Apply
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative Talking Therapies service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking Therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Team Leader to join the team. We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well-being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self-management of mental well-being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user-friendly service available across a wide geographical area. We provide excellent CPD opportunities for your ongoing growth and development. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training. We also offer the opportunity to manage your wellbeing by working flexibly and, as the service is open 7 days a week there are lots of opportunities to ensure this can work for you as well as our clients. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours. This is a hybrid role - minimum 2 or 3 days in service according to service need. We offer £1,200 joining bonus (for external candidates only). Role Responsibility As a PWP Team Leader you'll be managing your own caseload, supervising PWPs and line managing trainees from across the service, and providing leadership across low-intensity service delivery. Leadership skills are essential as you will both line manage and mentor therapists, supporting their development and wellbeing and working as part of a leadership team who work closely to deliver an ethical and innovative service. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced qualified PWP with supervisory experience who is ready to take the next step into the role of Team Leader. You need a registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with BABCP. You will need outstanding written and telephone communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team to support staff wellbeing, waiting lists and building relationships with external providers. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a special interest in cultural diversity, long term conditions, medically unexplained symptoms, veterans, peri-natal, offenders, older adults and learning disabilities. Please note that having an IAPT supervision training is essential for this role. In return, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. So, if you're ambitious and focused on helping people with mental health issues, join us and add real value to their lives, as well as your own. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 32 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. You will also receive a one-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&C's apply. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents Step 2 Team Leader Role Profile.pdf Apply
Would you like to work in an established Via service, and help people to achieve sustained recovery? Do you want to be at the forefront of an organisation committed to tackling health inequalities and empowering its workforce to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? The Role We are looking for qualified a (NMP) Non-Medical Prescribers with a keen interest in supporting people who are experiencing problematic alcohol or drug use, to join one of our integrated substance misuse services. Following an innovative rebrand (from WDP) to Via in 2023, including a significant investment in and commitment to developing a core clinical leadership team. Via has seen the continuous growth and development of its multidisciplinary workforce. The role of the Independent Prescriber is integral to shaping the treatment and recovery journey of those who use our services based on providing excellent evidence based best practice and care. You may already be working in addiction services or indeed be looking for a positive change in direction having, developed in another healthcare sector (e.g. primary, emergency/urgent care). In any case, the Via way is to treat each person as an individual and to tailor their professional development accordingly. Responsibilities will include the following: Demonstrating your advanced clinical assessment and prescribing knowledge and skills to initiate prescribing for people who are seeking opiate substitution therapy and/or alcohol treatment/recovery. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of registered health care professionals and non-clinical professionals including recovery practitioners, clinical admin support, healthcare support workers and peer support workers. To use your clinical judgement and experience to assess the suitability for those to partake in non-pharmacological and evidence based psychosocial interventions as part of their treatment/recovery journey. To conduct regular clinical reviews in line with evidence based best practice guidelines. To oversee our clinical harm reduction programmes (e.g. take-home naloxone), treatment clinics (e.g. Buprenorphine), yearly immunizations programme. Be an advocate for our IP workforce by promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous growth through learning. You will be supported from day one with the organisation including being given the opportunity to maintain a clinical portfolio of development (e.g. including for NMC/regulatory revalidation purposes), contribute to Via's innovation and research, contribute to our clinical forums and communities of practice, attend prescribing updates and network across the sector. Why Join Us? At Via, we're proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen. You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisation where your skills and ideas will be valued and where you'll have the chance to make a real impact. Location Cheshire West, Chester. To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities - visit our Benefits Package. For an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager via or Shiv Mistry, Clinical Lead on The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st December at midnight. All our applications are sifted by humans. Please send us applications that reflect your own knowledge, experience and values and not applications that have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). We accept applications via the button below using our short application form, and your CV. For guidance on how to complete the application visit . Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. We're a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme. Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles. Please email if you have any recruitment enquiries or if you require this documentation in an accessible format.
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Would you like to work in an established Via service, and help people to achieve sustained recovery? Do you want to be at the forefront of an organisation committed to tackling health inequalities and empowering its workforce to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? The Role We are looking for qualified a (NMP) Non-Medical Prescribers with a keen interest in supporting people who are experiencing problematic alcohol or drug use, to join one of our integrated substance misuse services. Following an innovative rebrand (from WDP) to Via in 2023, including a significant investment in and commitment to developing a core clinical leadership team. Via has seen the continuous growth and development of its multidisciplinary workforce. The role of the Independent Prescriber is integral to shaping the treatment and recovery journey of those who use our services based on providing excellent evidence based best practice and care. You may already be working in addiction services or indeed be looking for a positive change in direction having, developed in another healthcare sector (e.g. primary, emergency/urgent care). In any case, the Via way is to treat each person as an individual and to tailor their professional development accordingly. Responsibilities will include the following: Demonstrating your advanced clinical assessment and prescribing knowledge and skills to initiate prescribing for people who are seeking opiate substitution therapy and/or alcohol treatment/recovery. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of registered health care professionals and non-clinical professionals including recovery practitioners, clinical admin support, healthcare support workers and peer support workers. To use your clinical judgement and experience to assess the suitability for those to partake in non-pharmacological and evidence based psychosocial interventions as part of their treatment/recovery journey. To conduct regular clinical reviews in line with evidence based best practice guidelines. To oversee our clinical harm reduction programmes (e.g. take-home naloxone), treatment clinics (e.g. Buprenorphine), yearly immunizations programme. Be an advocate for our IP workforce by promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous growth through learning. You will be supported from day one with the organisation including being given the opportunity to maintain a clinical portfolio of development (e.g. including for NMC/regulatory revalidation purposes), contribute to Via's innovation and research, contribute to our clinical forums and communities of practice, attend prescribing updates and network across the sector. Why Join Us? At Via, we're proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen. You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisation where your skills and ideas will be valued and where you'll have the chance to make a real impact. Location Cheshire West, Chester. To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities - visit our Benefits Package. For an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager via or Shiv Mistry, Clinical Lead on The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st December at midnight. All our applications are sifted by humans. Please send us applications that reflect your own knowledge, experience and values and not applications that have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). We accept applications via the button below using our short application form, and your CV. For guidance on how to complete the application visit . Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. We're a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for our jobs, please confirm in the personal statement part of our application form that you are applying under this scheme. Appointment to all our posts are subject to satisfactory completion of our safeguarding checks including DBS and we follow safer recruiting principles. Please email if you have any recruitment enquiries or if you require this documentation in an accessible format.
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Mental Health Treatment Requirement, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) 22.5h per week Maternity cover - 12 months fixed term contract from January 2026 At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. Right now, we are now looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR. This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is one of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on a number of evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programmes for each client. For this reason we emphasize regular supervision of the team to ensure delivery of high quality and bespoke interventions and use of standardized outcome measures. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, you will offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone on your team will of course, be a vital part of your role. Helping Senior Assistant, Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and teams to develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach is a central part of this role. We will also ask you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Beyond the operational level, you will have a significant impact on the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to develop meaningful support networks for our clients. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services and to further develop your career in a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by experience of working with substance misuse Service Users. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 26 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits . We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SU - Practitioner Psychologist.pdf Apply
